Hello, I thought I would run by a quick update on Kole! I just talked to my dad and he said he is amazed at the progress Kole has made this week! My father said this with joy in his voice! Kole happened to be weak on his left side last week. However, this week Kole is using mostly his left side. He even uses his left hand to eat! Kole's left side seems remarkably stronger! Is that not God or what! Also, my dad (Kole's grandpa Sprunger) over heard Kole tell his father (Steve) that he is going to take a picture of his mom and dad with him to college! That just gives a tiny hint to the strong bond of love that they have established. My dad said I do not remember even thinking about college at his age! My mom told me he keeps turning down tylenol! He actually has hospice nurses working with him. He gets a massage every day! I have heard Kole enjoys his massage! He is very talkative and alert! His mind is sharp as a tack, which is quite amazing, since it is his brain that should be the most affected.

By the way volunteers are cleaning the Keller's new home today and are beginning to move their belongings into their home. By tomorrow they should be in their new home! Tomorrow is also Kole's birthday. Happy sixth birthday Kole!

Here is the passage I read today, to my children. It comes from Acts 27. Paul has been on a ship off the island of Crete. There has been a fierce storm for a number of days and the crew has given up hope of survival (vs.20). Paul goes on to encourage the crew with this message from Acts 27:22

"But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night and angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, "Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you". So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.

Jodi